City Marshal Evan Yoakum

City Marshal Evan Yoakum | Fall River Marshal's Office, Kansas
Fall River Marshal's Office, Kansas
City Marshal Evan Yoakum

Fall River Marshal's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1930

Evan Yoakum

Marshal Yoakum was shot and killed by a drunk man he had ordered out of town earlier in the evening. The man returned with a double-barreled shotgun. When Marshal Yoakum was notified of the man's return he met the man in a city street. The two exchanged fire and Marshal Yoakum was killed.

The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison March 24, 1956.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Died in prison

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Rest in Peace, Marshal Yoakum. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

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February 4, 2014

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